Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, recently met with Ebrahim bin Hasan Al Hawaj, Bahrain’s Minister of Works. The meeting took place as part of ongoing efforts to explore avenues for cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Credit: WAM During the discussion, both ministers highlighted the importance of collaboration...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a significant overhaul for Al Wasl, one of the city’s busiest neighborhoods. This initiative aims to reduce traffic and travel times across the emirate, enhancing the overall urban landscape. The project follows similar plans introduced earlier in June for Umm Suqeim Street and Jumeirah, focusing on urban...
Gridora, an infrastructure platform established by ADQ, IHC, and Modon Holding, has signed its first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC). This agreement aims to accelerate the delivery of significant transport infrastructure projects valued at an estimated AED 35 billion. The MoU represents a critical step in Gridora’s...
Saudi Arabia is embarking on a revolutionary urban project known as THE LINE, which is envisioned to stretch 170 kilometers long, 200 meters wide, and rise 500 meters high. This ambitious initiative is designed to redefine urban life and sustainability, aiming to create a carbon-free city powered entirely by renewable solar and wind energy. By...
Dubai is making significant improvements to its stormwater infrastructure with a new project in Dubai South. Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic agreement worth AED 150 million with Dubai South to construct an advanced drainage system in the residential district of the area. This initiative is part of the larger Tasreef project, which includes the...
The UAE and Bahrain are aiming to strengthen their collaboration in vital sectors such as transport, logistics, and infrastructure. Recently, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, met with Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications in Bahrain, to discuss potential joint projects. During their...
The Dubai Municipality has successfully completed a two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side, with the project costing AED 112 million. This initiative is designed to enhance the quay’s infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and boost the commercial and tourism appeal of the historical waterway. Significant upgrades included raising the retaining wall height to 8.3...
Bahrain’s investment firm, Investcorp, will invest $550 million into an infrastructure project at Oman’s Port of Duqm. This funding will be facilitated through Investcorp’s dedicated infrastructure platform. Investcorp Aberdeen Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture between the Gulf company and Aberdeen plc, will partner with the Port of Duqm Company, the DEME Group, and Port of...
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a significant contract for the implementation and maintenance of five tunnels by the Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (SRTA) in the United Arab Emirates. This project aims to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance for the tunnel systems, which connect the economic hub of Khorfakkan to the rest of...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the release of 116 tenders aimed at encouraging private sector participation, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), until the end of 2025. This initiative is part of the Dubai Government’s Public-Private Partnership Strategy for 2024-2026, which is designed to stimulate economic growth in the emirate. The tender...